Attestés

Attestés, or attestations, are formal declarations that something is true, authentic, or compliant. An attestation is typically written and signed by someone who has authority, knowledge, or access to the relevant information. The term derives from Latin attestare, meaning to bear witness. In Hungarian usage, attestés often appears in legal, administrative, or professional contexts to describe a signed statement or certification.

In law and administration, attestations function as evidence or confirmation. A notary or official may provide an attestation of a signature, a copied document’s authenticity, or the document’s date or place. Common forms include attestations of identity, attestations of copies, and attestations required for contracts, financial transactions, or regulatory filings. Their legal significance depends on jurisdiction and the governing rules.

In education and employment, attestés can refer to a certificate or formal statement confirming qualifications, training, or completion of a program. In healthcare, attestations may verify consent or compliance with standards. In business, attestations of conformity or compliance assert that products or processes meet specified requirements.

With the growth of digital systems, electronic attestations are used to prove a device’s or software’s state or the integrity of data. Digital attestations may rely on trusted hardware, cryptographic proof, or secure enclaves, and are central to identity verification, software signing, and supply-chain security.

See also: certification, authentication, notarial act, affidavit.